Even if they magically snapped us up to delta pay across the board .. most young aviators that have an offer in hand from delta AND spirit most would go to delta anyway. Delta + $20.00 might attract more folks, but we know that’s not happening. The shortage in my opinion will speed up any potential M&A activity.. easier to recruit, and pay more the more you scale up. But I also think folks are somewhat over reacting. The shortage is here and will effect nearly everyone. The business will
find a way and adapt the best it can. I’m sure the entire industry has some icebergs ahead. But I’ll gladly take pilots being in short supply .. compared to the wasteland of the 2000s